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Tabule is awesome. First of all, I recommend making reservations. It's definitely a popular restaurant and it's a bit small on the inside (typical for Yonge St).
The decor is nice- the lighting is dim, Moroccan lanterns cast shapes and designs on the walls, it feels authentic without being cheesy. It's a fine line...
We started with fried cauliflower, baba ghanouj, stewed tomatoes, falafel and olives. The fried cauliflower was amazing. It was well seasoned, fried so quickly that it wasn't mushy and drizzled with a tahini sauce that nicely complements the flavors. The stewed tomatoes were garlicky with a bit of a kick. The falafel and baba ghanouj, while old favorites, tasted like my mom's. The bread was served warm.
We ordered the grilled shrimp entree, pan fried sea bass and the roasted vegetable meal. The shrimp were grilled nicely- not overcooked, and marinated in a dry rub. I asked for fattoush in place of the rice, which was great. My husband loved the sea bass. Often times restaurants season the hell out of fish, but the sea bass was definitely the main show here. The veggie meal was served with mujaddara- a delightful lentil and rice pilaf.
Not sure how people are giving this place 3 stars, because it was a solid meal. If you have a hankering for some crunchy falafel or creamy hummus, definitely visit Tabule.
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